A Chance Beginning: Shadow's Fire Trilogy, Book 1

Erik Eleodum is a simple man. He doesn't want to be a hero. He doesn't need fame or fortune. He is content farming his family's homestead in northern Háthgolthane and raising a simple family, like his father, for the rest of his life. In fact, adventure is the last thing on his mind.

The Secret of the Dark Forest: Way of the Shaman Series, Book 3

The virtual world of Barliona is a place of rest and entertainment - but not for everyone. It has become a survival arena for Daniel Mahan after he was sentenced to eight years in its virtual jail. Mahan has been through it all: the back-breaking work in the mines, betrayal by other prisoners, and finally, the retrial which has released him into Barliona's common world. What more could one want? Mahan could have kept a low profile and enjoyed relative freedom while serving the rest of his time.

Rune of the Apprentice

In a world where magic, technology, and nature have merged, the few who can control Runes hold dominance over all of creation. All believe that Aleksi, a 16-year-old orphan, was blessed to be born with a Rune embedded in his palm, but that's only because they don't know the truth - Aleksi's Rune is so powerful it's killing him.

The Beast of the North: Thief of Midgard, Book 1

In this medieval dark fantasy action novel we follow thieves Maskan and Sand in their quest to survive the wrath of a king. The Nine Worlds have been sundered from each other and the gods during the goddess Hel's War thousands of years ago, but in the land of Midgard the years have passed relatively peacefully.

A Warrior's Penance

Following Stronghold's destruction, Rukh and Jessira lead the ragged remnants of the OutCastes on the long march to Ashoka. There they seek sanctuary for her people, but in order to do so they must overcome unyielding law that demands exile for all ghrinas. Meanwhile, Hal'El Wrestiva - exposed and reviled as the Withering Knife murderer - escapes from Ashoka and hatches one final scheme to resuscitate his soiled reputation.

The Way into Chaos: The Great Way, Book 1

The city of Peradain is the heart of an empire built with steel, spears, and a monopoly on magic...until in a single day it falls, overthrown by a swarm of supernatural creatures of incredible power and ferocity. Neither soldier nor spell caster can stand against them. The empire's armies are crushed, its people scattered, its king and queen killed. Freed for the first time in generations, city-states scramble to seize neighboring territories and capture imperial spell casters.

The Heart of War: The Warsworn, Book 3

King Tryton has rebuilt a nation, forged peace from war, and returned his people to the honor they had lost. Now guarding mages, guildmasters, and kings, the rock trolls inspire respect rather than fear. In spite of his feats, it is his family that brings him pride. He has trained his children in every facet of combat, preparing them for a world of conflict.

Free the Darkness: King's Dark Tidings, Book 1

Raised and trained in seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a terrible battle destroys all that he knows. With no understanding of his life’s purpose and armed with masterful weapons mysteriously bestowed upon him by a dead king, Rezkin must travel across Ashai to find the one man who may hold the clues to his very existence.

Servant: The Dark God, Book 1

A spirited blacksmith's daughter accused of using the dark and terrifying sleth magic. The young man who hunts her. And the ferocious monster who wants only to be free. Trapped in a web of lies and ancient secrets, of right becoming wrong, the three must struggle not only against each other but also against a being of irresistible power, a creature who is gathering her servants to usher in the impending human harvest. If the three succeed, they will save those they love the most. If they fail, the clans of the land fall with them.

Reign of Madness: King's Dark Tidings, Book 2

Equipped with skills far beyond those of the outworlders, Rezkin has been suddenly thrust into a foreign world. The young warrior clings to his only known purpose as he continues his search for any information about his identity and the reason for his existence. While the hardened warrior scorns both dueling and tournaments, he believes some of the answers he seeks may be found at the King's Tournament, the greatest dueling championship in all of the kingdoms.

Otherlife Awakenings: The Selfless Hero Trilogy

Runner and his team managed to bring peace to Tirtius, successfully log the crew out, and have begun settling in to make a home on the isle of Vix. Fate isn't going to let them go that easily though. She clearly hasn't decided on what to do with him. Plots are in motion. Threats local, divine, and abroad scheme to exterminate Runner and the threat he represents. The possibility of what he could become.

The Flesh of War: Warsworn, Book 1

Forged for combat, the rock trolls have no equal. They train from birth, endure brutal conditioning, and mark their skin with every kill. They have become the very flesh of war, but their history of honor has been forgotten. Now a bounty has been issued, one which calls for the extermination of their race. To survive they must awaken to what they have lost, before their enemies begin to gather. Born in the midst of a bloody conflict, Tryton bears a heart of peace. His talent will command respect, but his nature is the true weapon.

The Age of War: The Warsworn, Book 2

Relentless in their pursuit of perfection, the rock trolls have waged war for millennia. Legendary warriors, vast armies, and even dragons have fallen before their might. But now their enemy comes from within. Rising to the throne by right, King Sybrik seeks conflict even as his people dwindle and perish. His thirst for blood will see no end. Unless Tryton can stop him.

Shadow Dance: Shadow Saga, Book 1

The lands are in chaos and everyone is trying to survive. The last queen was slain through treachery and decades have passed since there has been any form of solid rule in Cennicus. In the interim the races have split from one another and are amassing for a war that threatens to consume them all. This is a time of legends and need. Somehow wrapped up in it all is one boy searching for his past and the keys to his future. Namir and his friends valiantly search out vestiges of his father's past.

Child of the Daystar

Among the scattered fringe cities bordering the Cienbal desert, the true name of the Monster of Karth is spoken only in whispers...RAZ I'SYUL ARRO. A sellsword of the utmost caliber, Raz is a killer of paramount skill and highest regard. Towering tall even amongst the atherian, he is the only of his kind to live free in the "civilized" confines of mankind's varied cultures. He has no need of loyalties, his sole affections pledged to the gold crowns that buy his time and skills.

The Pagan Night: Book One of the Hallowed War

The Celestial Church has all but eliminated the old pagan ways, ruling the people with an iron hand. Demonic gheists terrorize the land, hunted by the warriors of the Inquisition, yet it's the battling factions within the Church and age-old hatreds between north and south that tear the land apart. Malcolm Blakley, hero of the Reaver War, seeks to end the conflict between men, yet it will fall to his son, Ian, and the huntress Gwen Adair to stop the killing before it tears the land apart.

Black Coven: Daniel Black, Book 2

Surviving Ragnarok is a challenge no matter what powers you have, and new problems keep cropping up. Demanding witches, genocidal monsters, divine feuds, and local politics will all keep Daniel on his toes. But his enemies have made one crucial mistake. They've given an engineer who understands the nature of magic time to build things.

Ascendant's Rite: The Moontide Quartet, Book 4

The last few months of the moontide - when the bridge connecting East and West rises above the sea - has come, and in the West Emperor Constant prepares the final phase of his plan to conquer the East.....

The Dragon Hunter and the Mage: Wounds in the Sky, Book 1

Aric and Fadan are half-brothers. Both sons of the Empress, but only one of them the son of the Emperor. A decade ago, Fadan's powerful father tore the Empire in two by outlawing the use and practice of magic. Forbidden from seeing each other, Aric and Fadan defy the Emperor and wander the vast Imperial Citadel until one night, they stumble upon an ancient Manual of Magic.

Powers of the Six: Emissary of Light, Book 1

For hundreds of years, dark clouds covered the skies of Adamah, and an ageless king ruled. Those who emerged with one of six extraordinary Shay powers were forced into the king's army, an unmatched force with inhuman strength, speed, accuracy, perception, empathy, and healing. With the army behind him, the king - a man who wields all six abilities - was invincible and unquestioned in his rule.

Pseudo-Dragon: The Blue Dragon's Geas, Book 4

When young Alador has mystical powers placed upon him, he sets off on an extraordinary quest to become a true pseudo-dragon, facing unspeakable danger from an ancient beast lurking in the shadows. As part of his journey, Alador secretly helps the Daezun people without their knowledge and comes to rely on assistance from Rena, a young blue female dragon who is falling in love with him against her father's wishes.

Metal Boxes: Trapped Outside

Perry Stone hasn't gotten over his fear of being outside and he still hasn't settled into life in the Empire's Navy. After months of legal wrangling over his last assignment, he has been given a new assignment. He was looking forward to getting a new posting on a spaceship or a station. The problem is that his new job is on a planet.

The Land: Founding: Chaos Seeds, Book 1

Getting eaten alive is the worst! Stabbings, maimings, and corrosive black magic are not that great either, but you really don't want to be a wolf treat! That is the kind of hands on, "teeth on", education you get when you are summoned to the Land.

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The Demon Awakens: Book I of the DemonWars Saga

A great evil has awakened in the land of Corona, a terrible demon determined to spread death and misery. His goblin armies and fearsome giants ravage the settlements of the frontier, and in the small village of Dundallis their merciless attack leaves behind two shattered orphans: Pony and her lifelong friend, the youth Elbryan. Taken in by elves, Elbryan is raised to become a formidable ranger - a fateful role that will lead him into harrowing confrontation.

Publisher's Summary

When the Dark Wizard, Hasbarie, rose to the height of his power, the kingdoms united to defend their lands, sending Calencia into a battle for its very existence, which would later be referred to as the Great War. Five hundred years later, Locmire, the last Master Wizard of Fogarth, sees the events of a foretold prophecy come into place. Hasbarie has returned. Locmire sets out on an epic quest to reunite the kingdoms, in an attempt to drive this evil from their lands once and for all, but the Dark Wizard has other plans. During his search for the descendants of the kings who rose to greatness during the Great War, Locmire is met by resistance at every turn. The Wizard must reunite the kingdoms once again or Calencia will surely fall. Even with the kingdoms unified, there still stands a grim chance that his efforts will be futile because two entirely different endings to the prophecy have been revealed to him and he is uncertain of the path he must follow to reach the desired conclusion.

Locmire's Quest is an epic fantasy adventure that you will not want to put down. It is the first of three books from author Brian Hutchinson. Calencia, the world in which the events take place, is a fresh, new fantasy world that is filled with unforgettable characters and races. Locmire's journey to save Calencia is an epic tale that will not soon be forgotten. Filled with action, comedy, romance, character conflict, and emotion, Locmire's Quest is an action-packed adventure that you do not want to miss.

This is a great story of a journey that takes us through wondrous areas of an interesting land. Gregory Peyton takes narrating to whole other level. Each character has a distinctive voice and personality. The characters come to life in such a vibrant way that you almost feel like you are watching a movie; not just listening. Give it a try- you will not regret it.

great book. story was awesome and performance was amazing. highly recommended! I switched back and forth between reading the book and listening to the audiobook and found myself enjoying the audiobook so much more. can't wait for the next one.

I would highly recommend this audiobook to a friend because it kept me interested chapter after chapter. I read a lot of fantasy books and this novel wrote by Brian Hutchinson is in my top picks.

What did you like best about this story?

The way the story made me wanting to keep reading to find out what would happen chapter after chapter and the performance Gregory Peyton done on the audio. Mr. Peyton's ability to change the way each character talked made for an entertaining audio book that will entertain many listeners. Hopefully, he will use his talent for the upcoming books. I just could not imagine another person reading these books.

Which character – as performed by Gregory Peyton – was your favorite?

Even though all the characters Gregory Peyton performed was flawless, I would have to say his performance for the character "Red" was my favorite. His pirate impersonation he used for this character was absolutely great.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A journey you do not want to miss.

Any additional comments?

As I mentioned above, I read a lot of fantasy books. I've read Steven King, Clive Barker, J. K. Rowling, and more, and I have to say that this novel is just as well wrote as any of their works. It kept me entertained for hours and I can not wait until the other book is ready to read. Mr. Hutchinson is an excellent upcoming writer that I believe will be around for awhile.